Tidlignok Research

This list is not exhaustive. Broad health funding is not necessarily reserved for women's health. Conditions on the funder's original site take precedence.

InternationalRolling applications

Wellcome

Wellcome Discovery Awards

Broad research funding for innovative ideas on life, health and wellbeing. Not specifically earmarked for women's health.

Who may apply?: Established research leaders or teams with an eligible host institution.
Geographical requirements: As of 29 October 2026 the lead applicant must be based at an eligible institution in the United Kingdom or eligible low- and middle-income countries in Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Deadline: Rolling applications; see the original source for review rounds.
Last checked: 29 October 2026

A lead applicant based in Norway does not satisfy the stated general geographical rule. Collaboration roles need separate eligibility checks.

Read the full call at Wellcome

USASeveral deadlines

NIH / NIMH, PAR-25-281

Mental health during the menopausal transition

Mechanistic and translational research on onset or worsening of mood and psychotic disorders during the menopausal transition.

Who may apply?: Eligible institutions and organisations, including foreign organisations according to the call.
Geographical requirements: US research funding open to eligible international applicants under the call's conditions.
Deadline: Next listed deadline for new applications: 5 February 2027. 5 November 2026 applies to eligible renewals, revisions and resubmissions, not all new applications; 5 p.m. local applicant time.
Last checked: 29 October 2026

The call expires 8 January 2028. This expiration is not an application deadline. Check current NIH conditions.

Read the full call at NIH / NIMH, PAR-25-281

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Karolinska Institutet

Leif Lundblad Donation: women's health research

Research on reproductive, gynaecological and hormonal health, including endometriosis, contraception, menopause and hormones in ADHD.

Who may apply?: PhD-qualified researchers employed by or affiliated with Karolinska Institutet.
Geographical requirements: Sweden, with an affiliation requirement.
Deadline: Closed 28 September 2026 at 14:00 CEST.
Last checked: 29 October 2026

Shown as a recently closed call, not a currently available opportunity. A further round is unconfirmed.

Read the full call at Karolinska Institutet